TDSIG
@iatefltdsig.bsky.social
IATEFL Teacher Development Special Interest Group
Psychological safety gives learners the confidence to ask questions, test ideas, and learn from mistakes without fear of judgement. Both teachers and peers play an important role in creating it.
What builds psychological safety more:
🌱 teacher openness
🤝 peer support
Tell us below ⬇️
#FridayPoll
What builds psychological safety more:
🌱 teacher openness
🤝 peer support
Tell us below ⬇️
#FridayPoll
September 18, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Psychological safety gives learners the confidence to ask questions, test ideas, and learn from mistakes without fear of judgement. Both teachers and peers play an important role in creating it.
What builds psychological safety more:
🌱 teacher openness
🤝 peer support
Tell us below ⬇️
#FridayPoll
What builds psychological safety more:
🌱 teacher openness
🤝 peer support
Tell us below ⬇️
#FridayPoll
Clear learning expectations give learners the confidence to participate, make informed choices, and take greater ownership of their progress. But how we communicate those expectations matters.
What communicates expectations best:
🧭 explicit guidance
💡 worked examples
Tell us below ⬇️
#FridayPoll
What communicates expectations best:
🧭 explicit guidance
💡 worked examples
Tell us below ⬇️
#FridayPoll
September 11, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Clear learning expectations give learners the confidence to participate, make informed choices, and take greater ownership of their progress. But how we communicate those expectations matters.
What communicates expectations best:
🧭 explicit guidance
💡 worked examples
Tell us below ⬇️
#FridayPoll
What communicates expectations best:
🧭 explicit guidance
💡 worked examples
Tell us below ⬇️
#FridayPoll
#Throwback: Have you listened to Developod ep 74 yet?
In this episode, @https://helenteacheseng.bsky.social talks to Rose Aylett, who reflects on her 20-year journey in ELT, from teaching and management to training and freelance work.
tdsig.org/developod-td...
Available in all the Podcasts! 📲🎧
In this episode, @https://helenteacheseng.bsky.social talks to Rose Aylett, who reflects on her 20-year journey in ELT, from teaching and management to training and freelance work.
tdsig.org/developod-td...
Available in all the Podcasts! 📲🎧
September 9, 2026 at 2:15 PM
#Throwback: Have you listened to Developod ep 74 yet?
In this episode, @https://helenteacheseng.bsky.social talks to Rose Aylett, who reflects on her 20-year journey in ELT, from teaching and management to training and freelance work.
tdsig.org/developod-td...
Available in all the Podcasts! 📲🎧
In this episode, @https://helenteacheseng.bsky.social talks to Rose Aylett, who reflects on her 20-year journey in ELT, from teaching and management to training and freelance work.
tdsig.org/developod-td...
Available in all the Podcasts! 📲🎧
Congratulations to our TDSIG Scholarship Winners, Nderim Zuçaku and Nguyen Khuong Huynh! We can’t wait to see you at next year’s IATEFL Conference in Birmingham.
September 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Congratulations to our TDSIG Scholarship Winners, Nderim Zuçaku and Nguyen Khuong Huynh! We can’t wait to see you at next year’s IATEFL Conference in Birmingham.
One clear purpose can transform a lesson. Start this week by choosing what matters most and letting that intention guide your teaching. 🎯
Tell us below ⬇️
What is one intention you’re bringing into your classroom this week?
#mondayinspiration #tdsigmondayinspiration #iatefltdsig
Tell us below ⬇️
What is one intention you’re bringing into your classroom this week?
#mondayinspiration #tdsigmondayinspiration #iatefltdsig
September 7, 2026 at 7:00 AM
One clear purpose can transform a lesson. Start this week by choosing what matters most and letting that intention guide your teaching. 🎯
Tell us below ⬇️
What is one intention you’re bringing into your classroom this week?
#mondayinspiration #tdsigmondayinspiration #iatefltdsig
Tell us below ⬇️
What is one intention you’re bringing into your classroom this week?
#mondayinspiration #tdsigmondayinspiration #iatefltdsig
#Throwback: Have you listened to Developod ep 73 yet?
In this episode, Sinem and @earnlearnthrive.bsky.social, discussed her career evolution from classroom teaching to teacher training, academic management, and materials writing.
tdsig.org/developod-td...
Available in all the Podcast places! 📲🎧
In this episode, Sinem and @earnlearnthrive.bsky.social, discussed her career evolution from classroom teaching to teacher training, academic management, and materials writing.
tdsig.org/developod-td...
Available in all the Podcast places! 📲🎧
August 20, 2026 at 2:23 PM
#Throwback: Have you listened to Developod ep 73 yet?
In this episode, Sinem and @earnlearnthrive.bsky.social, discussed her career evolution from classroom teaching to teacher training, academic management, and materials writing.
tdsig.org/developod-td...
Available in all the Podcast places! 📲🎧
In this episode, Sinem and @earnlearnthrive.bsky.social, discussed her career evolution from classroom teaching to teacher training, academic management, and materials writing.
tdsig.org/developod-td...
Available in all the Podcast places! 📲🎧
TDLinkUp – Issue 16 is OUT NOW 🎉
Check your inbox and dive into the latest ideas, insights and inspiration from our TD community.
Didn’t receive it? Make sure we’re not in your spam folder and update your preferences via tdsig.org ✨
Let us know in the comments once you’ve read it 👇
Check your inbox and dive into the latest ideas, insights and inspiration from our TD community.
Didn’t receive it? Make sure we’re not in your spam folder and update your preferences via tdsig.org ✨
Let us know in the comments once you’ve read it 👇
August 18, 2026 at 1:25 PM
TDLinkUp – Issue 16 is OUT NOW 🎉
Check your inbox and dive into the latest ideas, insights and inspiration from our TD community.
Didn’t receive it? Make sure we’re not in your spam folder and update your preferences via tdsig.org ✨
Let us know in the comments once you’ve read it 👇
Check your inbox and dive into the latest ideas, insights and inspiration from our TD community.
Didn’t receive it? Make sure we’re not in your spam folder and update your preferences via tdsig.org ✨
Let us know in the comments once you’ve read it 👇
🎙️ Join us for the next TD Live!
We're delighted to welcome Vicky Saumell for another inspiring conversation with the TDSIG community.
📅 Sunday 26 July
🕑 14:00 UK time
This event is exclusive to TDSIG members.
We look forward to seeing you there!
#IATEFL #TDSIG #TeacherDevelopment
We're delighted to welcome Vicky Saumell for another inspiring conversation with the TDSIG community.
📅 Sunday 26 July
🕑 14:00 UK time
This event is exclusive to TDSIG members.
We look forward to seeing you there!
#IATEFL #TDSIG #TeacherDevelopment
July 22, 2026 at 4:21 PM
🎙️ Join us for the next TD Live!
We're delighted to welcome Vicky Saumell for another inspiring conversation with the TDSIG community.
📅 Sunday 26 July
🕑 14:00 UK time
This event is exclusive to TDSIG members.
We look forward to seeing you there!
#IATEFL #TDSIG #TeacherDevelopment
We're delighted to welcome Vicky Saumell for another inspiring conversation with the TDSIG community.
📅 Sunday 26 July
🕑 14:00 UK time
This event is exclusive to TDSIG members.
We look forward to seeing you there!
#IATEFL #TDSIG #TeacherDevelopment
#Throwback: Have you listened to Developod ep 72 yet?
In this episode, @helenteacheseng.bsky.social and Caroline Door talk about her journey from education marketing to teaching English.
tdsig.org/developod-td...
Available in all the Podcast places! 📲🎧
#TDSIG #IATEFL #Developod #Podcast
In this episode, @helenteacheseng.bsky.social and Caroline Door talk about her journey from education marketing to teaching English.
tdsig.org/developod-td...
Available in all the Podcast places! 📲🎧
#TDSIG #IATEFL #Developod #Podcast
July 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM
#Throwback: Have you listened to Developod ep 72 yet?
In this episode, @helenteacheseng.bsky.social and Caroline Door talk about her journey from education marketing to teaching English.
tdsig.org/developod-td...
Available in all the Podcast places! 📲🎧
#TDSIG #IATEFL #Developod #Podcast
In this episode, @helenteacheseng.bsky.social and Caroline Door talk about her journey from education marketing to teaching English.
tdsig.org/developod-td...
Available in all the Podcast places! 📲🎧
#TDSIG #IATEFL #Developod #Podcast
“Growth is not linear — it’s layered.”
Every experience adds a layer to your practice, even when progress feels uneven.
Tell us below ⬇️
What layer of growth are you building right now?
#mondayinspiration #tdsigmondayinspiration #iatefltdsig
Every experience adds a layer to your practice, even when progress feels uneven.
Tell us below ⬇️
What layer of growth are you building right now?
#mondayinspiration #tdsigmondayinspiration #iatefltdsig
July 6, 2026 at 11:32 AM
“Growth is not linear — it’s layered.”
Every experience adds a layer to your practice, even when progress feels uneven.
Tell us below ⬇️
What layer of growth are you building right now?
#mondayinspiration #tdsigmondayinspiration #iatefltdsig
Every experience adds a layer to your practice, even when progress feels uneven.
Tell us below ⬇️
What layer of growth are you building right now?
#mondayinspiration #tdsigmondayinspiration #iatefltdsig
Are you interested in publishing on Teacher Development? If so, check out our call for papers for the next volume of our peer-reviewed Teacher Development Academic Journal. Visit tdsig.org/tdaj for details. Deadline: 28 June 2026
#TDSIG #IATEFL #TDAJ #journal #publication
#TDSIG #IATEFL #TDAJ #journal #publication
June 25, 2026 at 5:45 AM
Are you interested in publishing on Teacher Development? If so, check out our call for papers for the next volume of our peer-reviewed Teacher Development Academic Journal. Visit tdsig.org/tdaj for details. Deadline: 28 June 2026
#TDSIG #IATEFL #TDAJ #journal #publication
#TDSIG #IATEFL #TDAJ #journal #publication
There’s one week to go for you to send your application to join our committee! We’re looking for a new committee member to join us and use your skills to help us promote and practice Teacher Development.
Apply before 30th June, visit: iatefl.org/current-calls-volunteers
#TDSIG #IATEFL
Apply before 30th June, visit: iatefl.org/current-calls-volunteers
#TDSIG #IATEFL
June 23, 2026 at 1:33 PM
There’s one week to go for you to send your application to join our committee! We’re looking for a new committee member to join us and use your skills to help us promote and practice Teacher Development.
Apply before 30th June, visit: iatefl.org/current-calls-volunteers
#TDSIG #IATEFL
Apply before 30th June, visit: iatefl.org/current-calls-volunteers
#TDSIG #IATEFL
Are you interested in publishing on Teacher Development? If so, check out our call for papers for the next volume of our peer-reviewed Teacher Development Academic Journal. Visit tdsig.org/tdaj for details. Deadline: 28 June 2026
#TDSIG #IATEFL #TDAJ #journal #publication
#TDSIG #IATEFL #TDAJ #journal #publication
June 20, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Are you interested in publishing on Teacher Development? If so, check out our call for papers for the next volume of our peer-reviewed Teacher Development Academic Journal. Visit tdsig.org/tdaj for details. Deadline: 28 June 2026
#TDSIG #IATEFL #TDAJ #journal #publication
#TDSIG #IATEFL #TDAJ #journal #publication
Apply now for one of our two scholarships for the IATEFL Conference 2027!
To learn more about them go to: tdsig.org/scholarship
#TDSIG #TeacherDevelopment #IATEFL #ELTCommunity
To learn more about them go to: tdsig.org/scholarship
#TDSIG #TeacherDevelopment #IATEFL #ELTCommunity
June 9, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Apply now for one of our two scholarships for the IATEFL Conference 2027!
To learn more about them go to: tdsig.org/scholarship
#TDSIG #TeacherDevelopment #IATEFL #ELTCommunity
To learn more about them go to: tdsig.org/scholarship
#TDSIG #TeacherDevelopment #IATEFL #ELTCommunity
TDLinkUp – Issue 15 is OUT NOW 🎉
Check your inbox and dive into the latest ideas, insights and inspiration from our Teacher Development community.
Let us know in the comments once you’ve read it 👇
TDLinkUp #TDSIG #TeacherDevelopment #IATEFL #ELTCommunity
Check your inbox and dive into the latest ideas, insights and inspiration from our Teacher Development community.
Let us know in the comments once you’ve read it 👇
TDLinkUp #TDSIG #TeacherDevelopment #IATEFL #ELTCommunity
June 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM
TDLinkUp – Issue 15 is OUT NOW 🎉
Check your inbox and dive into the latest ideas, insights and inspiration from our Teacher Development community.
Let us know in the comments once you’ve read it 👇
TDLinkUp #TDSIG #TeacherDevelopment #IATEFL #ELTCommunity
Check your inbox and dive into the latest ideas, insights and inspiration from our Teacher Development community.
Let us know in the comments once you’ve read it 👇
TDLinkUp #TDSIG #TeacherDevelopment #IATEFL #ELTCommunity
Share one idea with a colleague today. PD grows in connection.
Sometimes one conversation can spark meaningful change.
Tell us below ⬇️
What’s one idea you’ve shared recently?
#mondayinspiration #tdsigmondayinspiration #iatefltdsig
Sometimes one conversation can spark meaningful change.
Tell us below ⬇️
What’s one idea you’ve shared recently?
#mondayinspiration #tdsigmondayinspiration #iatefltdsig
June 8, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Share one idea with a colleague today. PD grows in connection.
Sometimes one conversation can spark meaningful change.
Tell us below ⬇️
What’s one idea you’ve shared recently?
#mondayinspiration #tdsigmondayinspiration #iatefltdsig
Sometimes one conversation can spark meaningful change.
Tell us below ⬇️
What’s one idea you’ve shared recently?
#mondayinspiration #tdsigmondayinspiration #iatefltdsig
Cross-Cultural Teaching
Teaching across cultures means teaching with curiosity, not assumptions.
What develops intercultural awareness more — training or experience?
Share your thoughts in the comments. 👇
#FridayPoll #TeacherDevelopment #TDSIG #IATEFL
Teaching across cultures means teaching with curiosity, not assumptions.
What develops intercultural awareness more — training or experience?
Share your thoughts in the comments. 👇
#FridayPoll #TeacherDevelopment #TDSIG #IATEFL
June 5, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Cross-Cultural Teaching
Teaching across cultures means teaching with curiosity, not assumptions.
What develops intercultural awareness more — training or experience?
Share your thoughts in the comments. 👇
#FridayPoll #TeacherDevelopment #TDSIG #IATEFL
Teaching across cultures means teaching with curiosity, not assumptions.
What develops intercultural awareness more — training or experience?
Share your thoughts in the comments. 👇
#FridayPoll #TeacherDevelopment #TDSIG #IATEFL
Have you ever considered joining our committee? Now’s the time to do it! We’re looking for a new committee member to join us and use your skills to help us promote and practice Teacher Development.
To learn more about the role and apply before 30th June, visit: iatefl.org/current-calls-volunteers
To learn more about the role and apply before 30th June, visit: iatefl.org/current-calls-volunteers
June 4, 2026 at 7:01 AM
Have you ever considered joining our committee? Now’s the time to do it! We’re looking for a new committee member to join us and use your skills to help us promote and practice Teacher Development.
To learn more about the role and apply before 30th June, visit: iatefl.org/current-calls-volunteers
To learn more about the role and apply before 30th June, visit: iatefl.org/current-calls-volunteers
Apply now for one of our two scholarships for the IATEFL Conference 2027!
To learn more about them go to: tdsig.org/scholarship
To learn more about them go to: tdsig.org/scholarship
June 3, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Apply now for one of our two scholarships for the IATEFL Conference 2027!
To learn more about them go to: tdsig.org/scholarship
To learn more about them go to: tdsig.org/scholarship
Developod Episode 71 is out!
In this episode, Helen talks with Natalia Wright, an experienced ELT practitioner and academic with over 30 years in the field, outlining her professional journey and key influences.
tdsig.org/developod-td...
Available in all the Podcast places! 📲🎧
In this episode, Helen talks with Natalia Wright, an experienced ELT practitioner and academic with over 30 years in the field, outlining her professional journey and key influences.
tdsig.org/developod-td...
Available in all the Podcast places! 📲🎧
June 2, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Developod Episode 71 is out!
In this episode, Helen talks with Natalia Wright, an experienced ELT practitioner and academic with over 30 years in the field, outlining her professional journey and key influences.
tdsig.org/developod-td...
Available in all the Podcast places! 📲🎧
In this episode, Helen talks with Natalia Wright, an experienced ELT practitioner and academic with over 30 years in the field, outlining her professional journey and key influences.
tdsig.org/developod-td...
Available in all the Podcast places! 📲🎧
Student Autonomy
When students own their learning, teachers evolve too.
What supports autonomy more — structure or freedom?
Share your thoughts in the comments. 👇
#FridayPoll #TeacherDevelopment #TDSIG #IATEFL
When students own their learning, teachers evolve too.
What supports autonomy more — structure or freedom?
Share your thoughts in the comments. 👇
#FridayPoll #TeacherDevelopment #TDSIG #IATEFL
May 29, 2026 at 6:30 AM
Student Autonomy
When students own their learning, teachers evolve too.
What supports autonomy more — structure or freedom?
Share your thoughts in the comments. 👇
#FridayPoll #TeacherDevelopment #TDSIG #IATEFL
When students own their learning, teachers evolve too.
What supports autonomy more — structure or freedom?
Share your thoughts in the comments. 👇
#FridayPoll #TeacherDevelopment #TDSIG #IATEFL
Join our coordinator, James Taylor, for our annual Open Forum. He recaps the last year’s activities for TDSIG & describes what is coming next, inviting your views on how TDSIG can meet the needs of our members in this new & changing environment.
Watch here: youtube.com/@tdsig
Watch here: youtube.com/@tdsig
May 27, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Join our coordinator, James Taylor, for our annual Open Forum. He recaps the last year’s activities for TDSIG & describes what is coming next, inviting your views on how TDSIG can meet the needs of our members in this new & changing environment.
Watch here: youtube.com/@tdsig
Watch here: youtube.com/@tdsig
Did you know that TDSIG offers 2 scholarships for the IATEFL Conference each year? We have the Michael Berman Scholarship for experienced teachers and the Early Career Scholarship, for people who have been teaching for less than 3 years.
To learn more about them go to: tdsig.org/scholarship
To learn more about them go to: tdsig.org/scholarship
May 27, 2026 at 10:38 AM
Did you know that TDSIG offers 2 scholarships for the IATEFL Conference each year? We have the Michael Berman Scholarship for experienced teachers and the Early Career Scholarship, for people who have been teaching for less than 3 years.
To learn more about them go to: tdsig.org/scholarship
To learn more about them go to: tdsig.org/scholarship